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No More Bible Bandaids #3
In this last article I want to suggest a possible conversation with Joel that takes seriously (1) an approach to Scripture as an unfolding redemptive story that centers on Jesus Christ and (2) an approach to Joel that takes into account his experience as a saint, sufferer, and sinner. I want to revisit a text I mentioned in the first article—1 Cor. 6:18—but use it in a multifaceted way. What might a snippet of conversation look like? Read more »
Counseling teens about sex
Dr. David Powlison and Winston Smith respond to the question: "How do I counsel teenagers about sex?"
Encouraging Financial Update from Tim Lane
Dear Friends of CCEF,
If you keep up with us in Twitter, Facebook or received our latest mailing, you will remember that at the beginning of the month we needed to raise $130,000 to meet our fundraising goal for our fiscal year which just came to a close yesterday, August 31st. I am delighted to announce that we not only met our goal but exceeded it by several thousand dollars!
No More Bible Bandaids #2
In the last article I introduced the ministry situation of a youth group member—let’s call him Joel—who has begun to date and have sex with an unbeliever. And I advocated for an approach to the Bible that is sensitive to its nature as an unfolding story of God’s redemption centering on Jesus Christ. But how we read Scripture is only one side of the ministry equation. To apply the Bible to our contemporary lives we need to “read” (understand) people wisely as well. Here we follow the Bible’s lead because in it God speaks His redemptive word to his people as saints, sufferers, and sinners. Read more »
Tom Conlon Concert Photos
CCEF wants to send a big THANK YOU to Tom Conlon for his great music and all of the guests who came out to listen last night...it was a night of sweet fellowship for sure. Check out some photos here... Read more »
Trusting God with our Children
Help and Hope: Dr. David Powlison and Dr. Tim Lane respond to an "Ask the Counselor" question about trusting God with our children. Press the play button below to listen now.
Video - Ed Welch - When I Am Afraid
"If you struggle with fear get ready to really know God in a way that is wonderful and deep and very attractive..." - Ed Welch. Click here to purchase from New Growth Press.
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No More Bible Bandaids #1
You’ve just learned that a male member of your youth group has starting dating a non-Christian girl and they’ve had sex on at least one occasion. He had made a profession of faith as a young child and lived, until recently, as a faith-filled disciple of Christ. How will you minister to this student? What notes do you want to strike as you bring the truth of the gospel to bear on his life? How you move toward him depends on at least two things—your general approach to Scripture and your general approach to people. These two overarching aspects will shape the way you specifically minister to this teen. It’s important to be self-reflective about the ways we think about the Bible and about people if we are to be wise, compassionate, and gospel-centered in personal ministry. Let’s look at possible approaches to Scripture in this first article. Read more »
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